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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.97, 340.86 and 142.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.97, 340.86 and 142.13 is: 196.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.97 : 340.86 = 142.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.97/340.86 = 142.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.97x = 340.86 × 142.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.97x = 48,445.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,445.08/246.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.16

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